cathiek

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1. Can't do nightshift

   cathiek replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

   I agree night shift does not suit everyone and have also experienced feelings of frustration because of how the rostering works I have been placed on night shift. How safe is it anyway to have a...

2. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   cathiek replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I always wanted to be a nurse - i trained as an enrolled nurse when i was in my late teens - being to young to commence my registered nurse qualifications. i always wanted to go back to nursing but...

3. personal wishes statement/advanced directive/living will

   cathiek replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

   I think advanced directives are a good idea no matter what age or yourcircumstances are. Not one of us knows what the future holds. I have left very clear instructions for my family about what i...

4. Ohhhhh your a Nurse!?!?

   cathiek replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

   In new zealand CNA's are called healthcare assistants. they are fabulous and do an amazing job. the facility i work in would not function if it was not for these healthcare

5. Scenario:What would you do?

   cathiek replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am a registered nurse and practice in new zealand. I find it difficult to understand how morphine can be prescribed as 5mg till pain has gone - in new zealand this would not be an accepted...